I am a huge North Face fan, but this was the first winter coat I have purchased from them. For one, the coat is very warm and very windproof. Being outside a lot in the winter, I look for something that will adapt to the elements. The liner easily zips out leaving you with a nice shell. The liner is warm enough to wear in 40 degree temps as a jacket. The shell is perfect for layering while skiing. I like that there are lots of pockets and feature that allows you to thread some headphone through. The quality is good, but the sewing around the Velcro frayed a bit and the zipper was sticking. It doesn't now, until I try to zip it up all the way. It gets tough around the neck for some reason.